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Honoring Black Catholic History Month with Sister Thea Bowman
In observance of Black Catholic History Month this November, we honor the life and legacy of Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman (1937-90), a prophetic voice whose witness continues to inspire... Read More
Sister Katie Mitchell: 'Pillar of hope'
Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Katie Mitchell received the St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Award at the Archdiocese of Chicago’s 13th Annual Keep Hope Alive 2025 benefit and celebration,... Read More
St. Francis' Song: a gift of reflection and thanks
As we enter this season of gratitude, we share with you "St. Francis' Song," created in celebration of the 800th anniversary of "The Canticle of the Creatures." This collection of art, poetry and... Read More
A historic act of restoration: FSPA returns Arbor Vitae property to Lac du Flambeau Tribe
In the spirit of relationship and healing, the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration transferred the Marywood Franciscan Spirituality Center property to the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior... Read More
Desperate Journeys Training: Learning about families on the move
The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration partnered with La Crosse Habitat, Coulee Cap and the Franciscan Spirituality Center to host a Desperate Journeys training. Sheng Lee Yang, CEO of Us 2... Read More
The evolving journey of FSPA
The La Crosse Tribune recently featured a story highlighting the modern lives of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration at St. Rose Convent in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Reporter Saskia Hatvany... Read More
The Hackner Touch: 'Legacy of sacred craftsmanship'
The La Crosse County Historical Society has received an award for The Hackner Touch. The award was given to the organization for its exhibit that showcased the works of Egrid Hackner and his... Read More
Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership denied entry to provide the Eucharist to detainees
On Saturday, October 11, the Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership organized approximately 1,000 people in the Chicago metropolitan area to provide the Eucharist to detainees at the... Read More
Meet our Newest Affiliates
On Sept. 5, during the Fall Affiliation Ceremony, Sue Amble, Katherine Krage, Amy Jo Van Arsdall and David Novak made their initial commitments as FSPA affiliates — spiritual collaborators joined in... Read More
Changing the narrative with Sister Eileen Mckenzie at the Coulee Region Immigration Summit
On Wednesday, Sept. 17, the third Coulee Region Immigration Summit – organized by the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, FSPA’s affiliation program, the Franciscan Spirituality Center, the... Read More